Undersea Fiber Communication Systems

Undersea Fiber Communication Systems, Third edition is an authoritative guide exploring the comprehensive aspects of optical communication systems over submarine cables. Covering topics such as design, technology, installation, and maintenance, it serves as an essential resource for students, experts, operators, and investors alike. This updated edition reflects the significant advancements made in the field over the past decade, ensuring it remains indispensable in the rapidly evolving domain of submarine optical communications. The third edition addresses key developments including the transverse role of open cables, the evolution of coherent transponders, and the impacts of space division multiplexing (SDM).The book also explores advancements in wet plant equipment, environmental impacts of marine operations, contract management, and the progression of unrepeated systems to match repeated systems at network levels. This comprehensive update ensures the book's relevance and utility in a field marked by continuous innovation. - Offers unparalleled, complete, and detailed coverage of optical submarine telecommunication systems, including coverage of components, fiber, cable, subsystems, and networks, as well as their operational aspects, including deployment, repair, cable recovery, and related contractual issues - Addresses the most recent developments in this fast-moving field, including fiber sensing and environmental applications, cable space division multiplexing (SDM), and open cable concepts - Tackles the evolution of submarine networks into interoperable open cables, terminals, and SDM systems - Gives a self-contained overview of specific technologies, covering both the state-of-the-art and future research and operational challenges - Features contributions from recognized experts from academia and industry